2005 BMW 330 vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer (291 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer (406 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (290 Nm). This means 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 330 | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
